Category: Absence
World Cup fever: Increased absences & disrupted schedules for HR?
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is in full swing and for the world of HR, it’s raised some workforce challenges to keep an eye on. The potential for increased absences among employees, as well as disrupted schedules, are two of those challenges. HR experts are warning organisations about workplace disruption during the World Cup tournament
Mental health: The leading cause of long-term absence
As we mark Mental Health Awareness Week (11th-17th May), new figures show the scale of mental health-related absence. Poor mental health is the leading cause of long-term sickness absence in the UK, and data from MetLife UK reveals that a staggering 17.1 million working days were lost because of it in 2025. Nearly half (47%)
How much will Statutory Sick Pay changes cost your organisation?
The way UK Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) is handled changed on 6th April 2026. As part of a swathe of reforms under the Employment Rights Act 2025, who is entitled to statutory sick pay has changed, as well as the amount employees are entitled to, and when they receive it. In this article, we break
How are organisations handling absence management in 2026?
An increase in absence levels are often one of the first indicators that something might not be quite right in a workforce. They can be a sign of rising stress, burnout, disengagement or long-term health issues. These are all areas that are firmly on HR’s radar, but especially so as we look ahead to how
Managing performance issues through attendance insights
Poor performance rarely appears out of nowhere – it often shows up as patterns in attendance. By using employee absence data as an early warning sign, HR can turn reactive performance management into targeted, preventative support. How does attendance link to performance? Frequent absences from work clearly harm productivity. An absent individual is unable to
What’s the state of sickness absence in 2025?
Employee sickness absence is rising across the UK and beyond, and the burden of managing it falls to HR leaders and people managers. Behind the 2025 headlines, however, lies a more complex story. One that touches on productivity, long-term sickness absence, wellbeing, and the evolving expectations of today’s workforce. Our new State of Absence Report
Leveraging data analytics in HR to predict turnover
In today’s competitive talent market, HR can’t afford to simply react to resignations – there is in fact a way to predict and pre-empt them. With data analytics in human resources, organisations can turn absence data into powerful indicators, giving HR leaders foresight into who may be at risk of leaving. Why does turnover prediction
Handling frequent short term absence: A framework for line managers
Frequent short term absences are a challenge that many organisations face, and for larger companies with multiple locations, it’s even more challenging to keep in check. For line managers, employee absence can disrupt team performance, stretch resources, and affect morale – yet they are often harder to manage compared with long-term sickness absence because they
Best Absence Management Software UK 2026: 8 Top Systems Compared
We break down 8 of the best absence management software providers in 2026. Updated June 2026. We present what an absence management system is, typical key features, why it’s useful to have, and what to consider when selecting your provider. Helping you to make the right choice when it comes to implementing software that is
Absence management in 2026: Is your organisation ready for the changes?
UK Statutory Sick Pay is changing in 2026. Here’s what your business needs to know so you can meet the changes with the best possible absence management practices in place. What is Statutory Sick Pay? In the UK, Statutory Sick Pay, or SSP, refers to the statutory entitlement that provides income to employees who are
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